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Christina Cooks in Toronto

Shauna — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:34:35 +0000

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Please make sure you sign up (over there on the right hand side) to be the first to know when we have news and new dates. Thanks for your interest!!*

Hi All! A quick update- beach and lanai time await! If you’re still thinking about attending Christina Pirello’s upcoming event, what are you waiting for?!?! Please make sure you purchase your tickets as soon as possible so the event can run! Links to all of the classes and the Friday Evening Lecture are in the post below, and as always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. See you soon!

Cooking Class With Mom + Last Day to Save!

Shauna — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:36:44 +0000

In just five days I’ll be on my way to Maui. Exactly five days from right now I’ll be madly dashing through different terminals at LAX to catch my connecting flight. I’ve got a travel snack post in the works so I can share with you the delicious morsels I’ll be digging into the moment when I get settled into the LA to Maui segment of the journey and can take a deep and relaxing breath. I can’t wait. Those snacks are pretty darn amazing!! Today, however, I want to remind you that it’s the last day to save on the full weekend package for Christina Pirello’s upcoming visit. And, if you’re looking for a gift for Mom, well, we’re pretty convinced that any or all of the following classes would be a welcome Mother’s Day gift! Click on each of the images below to shop the classes. See you there!

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Tofu Salad Sandwiches

Shauna — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:15 +0000

In the midst of cleaning, organizing, cooking and shooting this past weekend, Hubs and I looked at the clock and realized we were passed due, waaaay past due, for lunch. Luckily there were no hangry (hungry + angry because you’re hungry = hangry) symptoms, yet, but I knew I had to find something for us to eat- that wasn’t dessert- as fast as I could.

Enter the tofu salad sandwich. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s super fast and easy. And delicious too. As we were chewing them up with delight, Hubs exclaimed between mouthfuls, “You should totally post this on your blog.” So I grabbed my camera, snapped a couple of action shots, and we resumed eating. Bonus- the tofu salad is really good the next day as well, as the seasonings have lots of time to meld in and intensify. Yum. Stuff the salad in a large leaf of lettuce and fold like a taco, in lieu of bread, for an extra light, summery version.

I took a quick snap of the leftovers that hubs took for lunch (1st pic of the post)- proof that this tofu salad could fit in just as nicely for a fancy afternoon tea party. It’s hungry man food, and dainty tea party food at its simple and yummy best.

Vegan Dessert Class

Shauna — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:17:36 +0000

Heya! Did you all have a nice weekend? Hubs and I sure did. We worked a bit, sure, but I also shopped a little (TWO amazing new pairs of jeans on sale at Anthro! YES!) and did a little dessert making. We topped off the weekend by eating the delicious sweet morsels you see here. New jeans + desserts? Doesn’t get much better than that. Unless perhaps, you were able to watch the recipe creator make these desserts, in her real life Christina Pirello glory, at a class dedicated purely to making delicious vegan desserts. And get to sample them all too. Well, today’s your lucky day! Click here for the class details and to register. Sweetness!

See you tomorrow with a crazy easy recipe for one of my favourite sandwiches. Happy Monday!

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Please make sure you sign up (over there on the right hand side) to be the first to know when we have news and new dates. Thanks for your interest!!*

Basic Miso Soup. Ninja Food.

Shauna — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:01:57 +0000

Besides being delicious, miso soup is, basically, food for ninjas. Super powered, stealthy, ninjas. Ninjas can’t afford to mess with their health, and so they play it safe. With miso. Everyday (or almost).

Here’s why:

Miso is a fermented food. That means that it’s full of beneficial bacterias that help your digestive tract function at optimum. A ninja can’t afford to be running to the washroom, or be completely backed up and unable to perform his/her bendy and flexible ninja moves. Miso = healthy bacteria = happy intestines!

When your digestion is strong, your immune system is strengthened. Ever hear a ninja sneeze or cough? Didn’t think so.

Miso contains lots of vitamins, proteins and minerals, and helps to alkalinize your blood. Your body doesn’t function as well as it can if your blood is too acidic. In fact, most of the big bad colds, infections and diseases thrive in an acidic environment. Ninjas take help when they need it. In the form of miso.

Not all miso is created equal. The miso you get at a restaurant is likely full of MSG and other chemicals, and has not been aged for the same time as a traditional miso- which means that it is not going to have the same health benefits as the miso soup you make at home. Look for a miso that contains as few ingredients as possible. They will often contain some form of bean, grain, salt and koji. Also, look for miso that has been aged for at least 2 – 3 years. You don’t become a ninja overnight. It’s the same for ninja quality food.

Typically barley miso is used most often, but there are a ton of other choices out there. Brown Rice, Sweet Brown Rice, Chickpea, Aduki Bean, Dandelion Leek, Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic… There are also the white and red miso’s which haven’t been aged for a very long time, and although they don’t have the same healthful benefits of an aged miso, they make for a nice variety in flavours for soups, stocks, sauces and other condiments. Ninjas know that variety is the spice of life.

Never underestimate the power of a ninja. Or ninja food. 1/2 – 1 tsp of miso per cup of liquid is plenty. Also, if making sauces or dips using miso, it is best to first dilute the miso and cook on low for a minute or two, to help lighten the effects of miso.

Last true fact: Ninjas chew their soup. For tips on chewing miso and other soups, check out this post.